Import/export HS code 15179093: Edible mixtures for mould-release
Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,431,620 |
| Netherlands | 2,005,853 |
| Belgium | 1,645,383 |
| France | 707,536 |
| Sweden | 228,265 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,124,461 | 1,307,159 | +182,698 |
| Netherlands | 1,215,488 | 790,365 | -425,123 |
| Belgium | 992,469 | 652,914 | -339,555 |
| France | 260,849 | 446,687 | +185,838 |
| Sweden | 129,509 | 98,756 | -30,753 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 38,343 | 18,360 | -19,983 |
| Poland | 9,498 | 23,021 | +13,523 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| Slovakia | 1,941 | 0 | -1,941 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,489,145 |
| Belgium | 1,689,926 |
| Netherlands | 1,433,309 |
| France | 760,507 |
| Sweden | 241,039 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,215,681 | 1,273,464 | +57,783 |
| Belgium | 1,096,142 | 593,784 | -502,358 |
| Netherlands | 810,695 | 622,614 | -188,081 |
| France | 239,047 | 521,460 | +282,413 |
| Sweden | 129,509 | 111,530 | -17,979 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 13,612 | 18,360 | +4,748 |
| Poland | 5,147 | 21,826 | +16,679 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| United Kingdom | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,500,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,327,482 |
| Other | 437,508 |
| Air transport | 18,391 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,716,901 | 2,783,139 | +66,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 959,471 | 368,011 | -591,460 |
| Other | 262,892 | 174,616 | -88,276 |
| Air transport | 5,067 | 13,324 | +8,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,290,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,919,991 |
| Thamesport | 830,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 579,344 |
| 000 | 437,508 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,124,642 | 1,166,010 | +41,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,287,765 | 632,226 | -655,539 |
| Thamesport | 541,346 | 288,974 | -252,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 299,690 | 279,654 | -20,036 |
| 000 | 262,892 | 174,616 | -88,276 |
| Felixstowe | 61,233 | 300,834 | +239,601 |
| Portsmouth | 106,666 | 188,520 | +81,854 |
| Southampton | 145,608 | 1,436 | -144,172 |
| Harwich | 1,758 | 124,225 | +122,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,893 | 25,978 | -68,915 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 47 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 44 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 38 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 36 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 30 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 28 |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD LINK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,993,090 |
| Japan | 2,183,094 |
| Poland | 786,740 |
| Morocco | 582,230 |
| Sweden | 573,056 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,553,795 | 1,439,295 | -114,500 |
| Japan | 1,359,611 | 823,483 | -536,128 |
| Poland | 405,982 | 380,758 | -25,224 |
| Morocco | 182,188 | 400,042 | +217,854 |
| Sweden | 294,398 | 278,658 | -15,740 |
| Spain | 152,441 | 128,036 | -24,405 |
| Saudi Arabia | 87,826 | 150,406 | +62,580 |
| Ukraine | 84,842 | 85,627 | +785 |
| Portugal | 30,845 | 16,089 | -14,756 |
| Netherlands | 22,865 | 5,357 | -17,508 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 745,014 |
| Switzerland | 35,352 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 397,750 | 347,264 | -50,486 |
| Switzerland | 35,352 | 0 | -35,352 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,157,643 |
| Other | 1,906,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,885,801 |
| Air transport | 23,557 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,231,338 | 1,926,305 | -305,033 |
| Other | 1,059,594 | 847,271 | -212,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 926,253 | 959,548 | +33,295 |
| Air transport | 4,723 | 18,834 | +14,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,906,865 |
| Southampton | 1,532,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,130,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,046,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,364 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,059,594 | 847,271 | -212,323 |
| Southampton | 783,236 | 749,549 | -33,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 677,899 | 452,346 | -225,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,365 | 523,130 | -235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,566 | 395,798 | +193,232 |
| Heysham | 209,564 | 340,254 | +130,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,556 | 168,442 | -21,114 |
| Felixstowe | 185,611 | 170,251 | -15,360 |
| Dover | 228,459 | 0 | -228,459 |
| Holyhead | 95,081 | 86,083 | -8,998 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15179093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds